Category Archives: Math

Sprouts – Game created by John H Conway and Michael S Paterson, 1967

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

Sadly the world learned that mathematician John H. Conway succumbed to COVID-19 last week at the age of 82. He was an English mathematician who contributed to many areas of mathematics. I knew him mostly for his influence on recreational … Continue reading →

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What’s the Longest Number String Possible?

Posted on April 4, 2020 by

I haven’t posted for over 3 years now but think that, perhaps, a post a week during this social distancing time might be a good idea. I am constantly searching for math activities and games that let kids learn to … Continue reading →

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